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First Federated Church Sunday, March 9, 2008

4801 Franklin avenue Des Moines, iowa 50310 515.255.2122 www.FirstFeDerateD.org

WelcomeGuests!

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M whp M oppBy Joe Lightoot, Pastor o Adult Ministries

Starting two new, entirely dierent worshipservices is exciting to many and may also bechallenging to some. It will certainly challengeus to step outside o our normal routine. Thisis what Todd Rhodes wrote about in his recentMondayMorningInsight.com newsletter underthe title oThe Comfort Zone: Stepping Out to

do Extraordinary Things. He said:I love it when I hear o churches and organiza-

tions that are stepping out in aith to achieve thingsthat most people would think were impossible.In the last couple o weeks, Ive ound numerousexamples o people jumping way out o the com-ort zone to attempt huge things or the Kingdom.Here are just a couple that come to mind.

Liberty University recently announced aninitiative to plant 500 new churches in the nextve years. Imagine 500 brand new churches,with resh vitality and resh vision or reaching adying world!

In a totally dierent part o the country,Pastor John Bishop and Living Hope Church inVancouver, WA recently announced plans to startsix brand new campuses ON EASTER. Thats sixbrand new churches starting in just one Sunday!(Living Hope already maxes out SEVEN weekendservices at their main campus). This God-sizedvision will become a reality next month and theresult will be many people coming to aith!

What have you done that caused you to stepout o your comort zone lately? I love this quoterom Perry Noble: God couldnt give a RIP aboutyour comortHe simply wants you to be obedi-entand at times that means acing things head onthat scare you and completely take you out o yourcomort zone.

Maybe God has given you a dream that scares youto death. Perhaps youve been staying in your comortzone ar too long. Maybe God doesnt want you tostart 500 churches in ve years; or six new campusesin one day but what DOES he want you to do?

The announcement o new targeted worshipservices at First Federated Church opens up thepossibility o several exciting opportunities. Ser-vices will oer dierent worship styles, environ-ments/settings, and elements such as drama, video,dialogues, and much more. Multiple service styles

give you the opportunity to invite your co-work-ers, neighbors, riends, and amily members to achurch that will allow them to be open to placingtheir trust in Jesus or eternal lie.

Multiple services also oer increased opportu-nities or you to make a contribution to ministryright here on Sunday morning. What DOES Godwant you to do? Additional services give us the

opening to engage more people in taking an activerole in many important ministries on Sundaymorning. Essentially, we are immediately doublingour volunteer ministry beginning April 6. And weare doubling the opportunity available or you touse your God-given gits and experiences to pro-vide excellent worship experiences or our guests.

Depending on which time you choose to attend,here are a number o ways you can join in helpingus oer God-honoring worship services:

aA passionate part o our connection to God

comes through our worship experiences. Addyour vocal and musical skills, drama and artistic

abilities, and creative media talents to help othersconnect to God. Put your artistic talent behindimproving our impact in communicating to thoseinfuenced by our ministry.

Cmp sppWe have over 240,000 square eet o acilities,

not to mention our grounds and parking lots. Manyhands make light work, and you can use your skillsand elbow grease to keep our operation runningsmoothly.

Chd & YhWe place a high value and signicant ministry

resources in partnering with parents raising chil-

dren and youth in a godly manner. From our tiniestbabies to our graduating high school seniors, weoer a variety o tremendously rewarding ways oryou to invest in the uture.

G scHelp make all o our guests eel important when

they join us. By providing directions, inormationabout us and our activities, or helping them meetothers, you can help our guests eel at home.

You can indicate your desire to help FFC reachmore people on the Care & Communication Cardor by calling Julie at 255.2122, x116.

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Welcome to First Federated church!

H Q?I you have any questions, simply ask someone wearing a

name tag with Here to Help on it or visit the Welcome Center

in the auditorium Foyer.

G rcpI you are visiting with us or the rst time or have just

recently started attending First Federated Church, we cordially

invite you to a reception in the Foyer immediately ollowing the

service. We would love to have the opportunity to meet you, get

to know you better, and answer any questions you may have.

F o h C & Cmmc CdI you have never completed a Care and Communication Card,

please take a moment to do so. This allows us, as a church amily,

to better know your needs and how we can serve you. The Care

and Communication Card is located inside this newspaper. Just ll

out the card completely and leave at the end o your pew, give to an

usher, or hand it in at the Visitors Table located in the oyer.

Thank you or taking the time to visit First Federated Church.

I you are not presently a member o a Bible teaching church, weinvite you to join our church amily.

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Trust your children to the care o our dedicated, loving

Childrens Ministry sta. Our childrens programs provide qual-

ity care and learning or kids o all ages.

I your child has not already been enrolled in our Childrens

Ministry, a quick visit to the Childrens Ministry Registration

Station will provide you with temporary security tags and give us

the inormation we need to eectively minister to your child.

i & Pch ChdChildcare and teaching are available during the 9:00 hour and 10:30 worship servicein the Nursery and Preschool Departments.

kdg4h GdDuring the 9:00 hour, K4th graders meet in graded classroom groups or Biblelearning and un.K2nd graders attend the rst par t o the 10:30 worship service with their amiliesand then are dismissed through the large black doors at the ront o the auditoriumto attend their own age-appropriate childrens church, called KZ Church. Parents, weencourage you to go with your children the rst time they visit KZ Church.3rd & 4th graders attend the worship service to listen and learn with their amilies.

Xm aM (5h & 6h Gd)Our preteens meet in their own Xtreme spot, Room 205, at 9:00 or a time o Xtremelearning, Xtreme prayer and Xtreme relationship-building, then join their amilies orthe 10:30 worship service.

Yh (Gd 712) & adGrp fr adults and activities or Youth begin at 9:00am. Stop bythe Welcome Center to nd out about each o the groups and how to get there.

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Fy Y d wd apsm-d tSubmitted by Helen Storey, charter member o W.O.C. Class

In the 1940s FFCs young-married class was called Workers

o Christ. Among those class members were Gilmer (Gib) &

Irene Dylho and Loren and Marilyn Abuhl. Their children both

were riends in Sunday school and youth group activities through

the years.

Twenty-some years later, Dylhos daughter, Dorothy, at-

tended Wheaton College, majoring in the language and cultureo Germany. During her senior year, she enrolled in Wheatons

German summer program, and took time out to be rereshed at

a Christian-campus retreat and remained in Germany. There

she met and later marr ied Peter Baumgarten. (Among Frau

Baumgartens activities or the coming years was teaching

English to German students.)

Twenty-some years later, Sarah Baumgarten ollowed

Mothers example: She attended Wheaton College in the USA,

met and later marr ied a oreigner, David Abuhl, grandson o

Loren and Marilyn! They now reside in South Carolina.

Both widows, Irene Dylho now resides in a care center in

West Chicago near her son, Phil; Marilyn Abuhl has remained in

Ankeny.

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With the exciting announcement o ad-

vancing to 3 services, the Parish Nurse team

o First Federated Church will have more

opportunities to serve!

This meeting is to inorm nurses, clergy, sta and any other

interested persons about the ministry o Parish Nursing. All areinvited to attend.

It will be approved by the Iowa Board o Nursing provider

CNU #114 or .15 Nursing CEUsFREE!!

Sign up on the Care & Communication Card or call the church

oce, 255.2122, so we can have sucient handouts available.

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sdy Mg | 9:00amGp a ags box blow o tAdult Sundayboc ocomplt ltng.

Cd MyMondy | 6:30-8:15pm | room 139

I you have questions, call Carol Fugere274.6333.

Bh M sdyThe Beth Moore study o David,A Heart Like His, is or

women o all ages. Feel ree to invite riends and neighbors to

come with you to this class.Tdy | Fby 7apl 24 | 9:1011:10am | room 108Ld by Ctn eckon | Cldc PovddTdy | Fby 7apl 24 | 6:308:30pm | room 108Ld by Vck Bl | No cldcCot: $20

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ad Bb Fhp (aBF)Once youve joined us in worship, our Adult Bible Fellow-

ships are a great next step to get to know people and build on the

oundation o your aith. Our ABFs are generally segmented by

age and oer a wide range o studies ocused on applying the

Bible to your daily lie. Each ABF unctions like a small church

community with opportunities or developing relationships,

caring or each other, and special social activities.

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upcominG Groups

wm! ic Y P JWdndy | Bgnnng Mc 12 | 6:308:00pm | Wokbook $10

A new Wednesday night study or women, Falling in Love

with Jesus, will begin this Wednesday. This interactive group

study, written by Dee Brestin and Christian contemporary music

artist, Kathy Troccoli, will help women discover a lie-changing

intimacy with Jesus. No matter your age or marital status, you

are an object o Gods aection. The secret to an abundant lielies not in ten steps, but in developing a deep love relationship

with Jesus and abandoning yoursel to the greatest romance o

your lie!

You can register or this new study today in the oyer, on the

Care & Communication card, and by calling the Adult Ministries

Oce at 255.2122, extension 129.

aBF ec Bg ap!I you are not connected to

an ABF or are seeking an

opportunity to establish

connections with some

people not in yourcircle, these electives

may be just what you

are looking or!

Fd:I you are new in

or desire to renew your

aith, this elective will help

you establish the oundation on

which to launch your spiritual journey.

[Targets the area oPassionately Committedin our discipleship

model.]

ecc:Learn about lie and aith rom the wisest man who ever lived

[Aids in living a lie that isBiblically Measured.]

e Dcp:Join James Dobson as he helps you develop a proper structure

or parenting. [Targets the Family Focusedarea o our disciple-

ship model.]

Gd s:This proven course will help you get a handle on managing

the nancial resources God has trusted to your care. [Aids in

being more Financially Faithful.]

Mh Pchnx g ty, mr 9:0011:15am | Fllowp hllspk: Bb robg

Barb Rosberg is an award-winning author,

popular radio host, beloved marriage conerence

speaker, and co-ounder o the national ministry

Dr. Gary and Barb, Americas Family Coaches. Together with herhusband Gary they have been championing marriages to couples,

churches, and communities throughout the nation.

The Rosbergs have produced over a dozen prominent marriage

and amily resources. Dr. Gary and Barb have conducted coner-

ences on marriage and amily relationships nationally or over

20 years. In addition, the Rosbergs have been

eatured speakers at LieWays Festival o

Marriage as well as Focus on the Family,

FamilyLie and many other events or

several years.

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Motherhood is all o the ol-

lowing: hard, wonderul, weary,

delightul, surprising, predict-

able and so daily! EVERY

mother wonders rom time

to time how she will make

it through the day without

burning up and burning out

rom the correction, teaching,

discipline and nurturing each child requires. At times she is

required to be SUPER MOM with SUPERPOWER, able to leap

over coee tables at a single bound! She is the primary caretaker

o her children, lover and nurturer o their lie. But what motherdoesnt need real encouragement throughout her day? The kind

that lasts and keeps her on ocus. How and where does a woman

go to be rereshed when she has responsibilities at hand? Most

every mother knows this to be true, that these are the longest

days and the shortest years with her children. So come be encour-

aged and get some real, practical wisdom on how to make it more

than through a day with your children but make a relationship

that will last a lietime!

theHOMEfactor:...he lives with you and will be in you. John 14:17

What Every Child Needs

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Regular Submission Deadline: Tuesdays by noonw p h m b bmd ccy!E-Mail: [email protected] submitted items are subject to submission guidelines and editorial review bythe church sta. FFC reserves the right to edit submissionsor length.

Dclm:First Federated Church does not claim to own any copyright privileges on itemsprinted in this newspaper, unless otherwise stated. All items published arequoted in good aith and believed to be ree or circulation or public domain.

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todaYs Worship

Amazing

Wlcom: Mcl howlnd

Everlasting God

God of Wonders

Holy, Holy, Holy

Holy Spirit, Rain Down

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Ntn Bton: Cry Out To Jesus

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Mg:Making Sense of Our World,

from a Christian Perspective

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notessndy, Mc 9, 2008 | Gt spkMaking Sense of Our World, from a Christian Perspective

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Then the Lord God ormed man

o dust rom the ground, and breathed

into his nostrils the breath o lie;

and man became a living being.

(Genesis 2:7)

God created manmankind, all

o humanity, and gave us lie. He also

set the amily up as the institution toreproduce lie. Unortunately, weman,

the scientic community, seek to duplicate

Gods work. This is the case with human cloning.

I you would like to learn more about this issue, and join

with others to encourage Iowa legislators to reinstitute a ban

on human cloning, stop by one o the tables in the oyer this

morning and sign the petition. This is a small step in the area o

being Socially Responsible and a way to allow your worldview

to impact your world.

G Bpzd!sndy, Mc 30 | 10:30am

During the morning serviceon March 30 individuals in our

congregation will have an opportunity

to demonstrate their obedience to God

and ollow in Jesus ootsteps.

I you have put your trust in Jesus

Christ as your Savior, and would like

to be a part o this baptism service,

please mark the box on the Communication Card or call Julie in

the church oce at 255.2122.

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of this Good News about

Christ. It is the power of

God at work, saving every-one who believes...

Romans 1:16

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D & PmLocation: US/Closed Countries

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For courage or the wives o local leaders in ministry as

they oten ace serious intimidation and threats against their

children and amilies. For their team in language study.

For the government to not pass new legislation that would

make it illegal and punishable by death or any Muslim to

change his/her religious aith.

Due to a terrible winter where they ormerly served, their

team and thousands o others are without electricity, heat or

water or days and sometimes weeks.

The UN is calling or an international emergency response

as over 500,000 people are down to one meal a day and will

soon not have even this.

t M m h oympc vgVoice o the Martyrs | Beijing, ChinaTen minutes rom the Olympic Village police welded Pastor

Hua Huiqi inside his home. They do not want to let him out.

What is going on?

The year 2007 was a year o harsh crackdowns against

Christians, in preparation or the Olympics. Foreign missionar-

ies were expelled. Christian leaders were jailed. House church

members were threatened and told to give up their aith. Bibles

were conscated and Christian bookstores closed.

Pastor Hua, 45, knows exactly how the government eels

about his aith. For the last 10 years Hua has been arrested

several times a year by the Public Security Bureau (PSB) or

disturbing the social order. This past year police have harassedhis amily as well.

Hua and his 60-member house church have a ministry o as-

sisting poor and vulnerable people in southwest Beijing. Authori-

ties target Hua because he reuses to register his congregation

as a state church, as his ministry would be controlled by the

government. He remains active in the illegal house church. It is

better to ollow God than the government, says Hua.

For a week, Hua, his wie and elderly ather were held cap-

tive. Ater 7 days, the Chongwen District police escorted Hua

to a dierent police district temporarily. When the Chongwen

police saw the other police encroaching on their territory, they

attacked them, angry they were bringing the troublemaker Hua

back to their area. About 50 people beat Hua into a state o

unconsciousness. He was rushed to the hospital and lapsed into

a coma or 3 days. More than two dozen police disguised as doc-

tors stood around his room to prevent people rom visiting him or

taking pictures.

Hua awoke and recognized the deputy chie o police standing

by his bed wearing a white doctors coat. His rst words were,

It doesnt matter whether I live or die, as long as Christ shines

in me and the gospel increases. Ater he recovered, he was

released rom the hospital, but at press time, Hua remains under

house arrest in his home.

MISSION ONE Reaching others for Jesus ChristJf & Cy adMission Board: New Lie

Location: Santander, Spain

What do they do? Je &

Carolyn are co-direc-

tors o La Industria, a9-month discipleship

program oered to

Spanish youth on the northern coast o Spain to strengthen

and develop leadership. In Contra Corriente the goal is to

motivate through events that challenge young people to ully

abandon their lives to God. Carolyn is the daughter o Mike

and Jan McCourt.

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For the students work in preparing productions ready to take

on tour.

For deep spiritual growth in the students.

For invitations rom more cities and or all the trips. For direction and provision to purchase a warehouse and

have it ready or October.

For avor as they apply or a number o grants.

k & khy rzMission Board: Campus

Crusade or Christ

Location: Pearland, Texas

What do they do? The

Ritzes duties are

evangelism, disciple-

ship, leading studentsand ministry at Rice

University in Houston.

Students there are highly intellectual as almost hal were

either the valedictorian or salutatorian o their senior class

in highs school. Kurt seeks to engage their intellect in the

areas o apologetics and in-depth Bible study. Kathy is the

daughter o Daryl and Darlene Adams.

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That God would continue to guide them as they grow by the

power o His Spirit.

That they would keep sight o each individual student and

Gods love or them.

That God would continue to provide the resources or their

aithul supporters.

That God would provide new supporters as well.

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Marriage is dened by memories. They can be memories o

joy and ulllment or pain and heartbreak. It all depends on

how well you apply the principles that make marriage thrive.

For thirty years, the Weekend to Remember conerence has

been helping couples create the kind o memories that build a

healthy marriage.Weekend to Remember is a weekend marriage conerence that

teaches Gods design or marr iage and amily. The environment

is un, non-threatening, and sometimes hilarious. And its a won-

derul time or couples to reresh good marriages or heal troubled

ones. Whether youre engaged, newlywed, married, or remarried,

enrich your marriage and begin a godly legacy or your amily

by attending the Family Lie Weekend to Remember conerence

April 46 at the Marriott Hotel in Downtown Des Moines.

Contact Tammy and Cary Claiborne at 282.8505 or more

inormation or register by mail or on-line at www.amilylie.

com/weekend by midnight March 16 using our group code 16223

to receive the discounted registration price o $89 (a savings o

$80). Whether your marriage needs practical skills and a solidoundation or everyday living, a simple time o rereshment, or

hope or the uturea Weekend to Remember can provide whats

needed. So we challenge you to lay aside the urgent to invest in

the important. Remember your marriage. Remember this week-

end. Wed love to have you join us!

Forty-seventh Annual

Iowa Prayer BreakfastThursday, March 20, 2008

7:15am-8:45am (doors open at 6:45am)

Student Seminar 9:00am-9:45am

Polk County Convention Complex501 Grand Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa

Keynote Speaker: Dr. David NoebelAs President o Summit Ministries and author o several

bestselling books such as MIND SIEGE, The Battle or Truth,Understanding the Times, and Thinking like a Christian, Dr.

Noebel uses his expertise in worldview analysis to train business

executives, pastors, college students, and elected ocials how to

deend Christianity in the Marketplace o Ideas.

Music: Faith Baptist Bible College

Adults $20 | Students $10

RSVP by Wednesday, March 14, 2008

www.iowaprayerbreakast.com

or phone Karen at 515.334.8247

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Volunteer opportunities

t i Bc h s 2008We had such a great time last summer Takin It to the

Streets we thought we would start early with some local minis-

try work projects.

sdy, Mch 29 | 10am-2pmWe will be working at AGAPE Pregnancy Center, 2550

Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. Dependent on the weather, we will

be helping to reorganize the Bargain Basement area and possibly

doing yard work. Bring along a sack lunch.

sdy, ap 5 | 8am-4:30pmTravel down to Camp Appanoose in beautiul Plano, IA to

help them get ready or the upcoming camp season. There will

be tree trimming, yard work, collection o rewood, and general

clean up. Lunch will be provided or those who sign up. The

Homebuilders class will be heading this up, so i you have ques-

tions call Keith Christiansen at 957.8054.

CcSee what God can accomplish through you by just volun-

teering some o your time. Contact John Porter, 255.2122,

[email protected].

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Our Deacons stand ready to help with the physical needs o themembers and attenders o this ellowship. Should you have ashort-term, emergency need, do not hesitate to call the church

ofce and leave a message or the Deacon o the Month. This ministry is madepossible by your git s to the Deacons Fund.

Dc h MhPnny Mpy | 277.2040

Our Deaconesses are available to the women o the church inareas o encouragement and spiritual support. I you need alistening ear and someone to pray with you, please call Penny.

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i MchDoDGeBall!!! Mdy | 7-8:30pm | FFC w Gym

Weekly match-ups! Come join us! Our group keeps getting bigger!

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This is an awesome youth conerence hosted by Grace Church.

Did you miss Dare 2 Share? Are you just hungry or more? Do you

want to improve as a leader in your own youth group? This youth

leadership conerence is an excellent place to start! Please turn in

your money by TODAY.

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Come minister with the Dream Center, Hope Ministries and

join the eorts to revamp our own Backdoor make a dierence

during your break and serve. Sign up in the Backdoor or which

days you will join us to serve. A schedule will be on the bulletin

board.

th Ghg | Mch 29 | 6:008:30pmFour bands and an awesome speaker. Come hear Vailene,

Fortissimo, Tomorrows Storm and Justin Willis. PLUS enjoy

guest youth speaker, Justin Herman. Cost: $5 at the doorandall unds go to help support the members o each band.

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A reminder or all thosegoing to M-uge. You need to

begin your passport process this

month. The next major deposit o $175 is due April 15, so please

be sure that your support letters have gone out by now as well.

Check w/ Howie or work projects, balances and scholarship ino

this week.

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Hey Senior High guys, dont miss an awesome night! Hear

testimony rom some godly men o what it means to be a man

o God. Plus enjoy laser tag, video games, open gym, ood and

much more. Backdoor.

J Hgh r | ap 11-12 | F. 6:00pms. 9:00pmHere we come! Cost $75. Parent chaperones needed. Join us

or a ropes course, swimming, volleyball, basketball, broomball,

and more. Meals included and great Bible studies throughout.

Dont miss all the un! $25 deposit due April 6.

Cg C cc | am | ap 24 |tc: $20You must purchase your tickets no later than March 23 to

secure a spot with the youth group. Meet at the church at 4pm and

we will drive to Ames or the concert.

op Bcd ngh | ap 27 | 6-8pmDuring Small Group nightthe Junior High will have a

chance to raid the Backdoor! Nows your chance to play pool, airhockey, oosball, Wii, plus some video game surprises, ood and

much more!

WORK PROJECTSNEEDED?

Put us to work! Those going on the upcoming mission trips

need to raise money. We are looking for work projects

to help earn our support. Our teams will be available on

Saturdays, 8:00am to 5:00pm. Please contact Michael Howland

at 255.2122. Your support is greatly appreciated.

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APRIL 18&19, 2008WELLS FARGO ARENA

Des Moines

FRIDAY: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. SATURDAY: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Free Admission

For more information call 515-264-7200

or email [email protected]

www.annegrahamlotz.com

A two day, life-changingrevival with

ANNE GRAHAM LOTZ

wh n kZ Chch?

Theres a brand new set and

a brand new series in store or

our K-2nd graders in KZ church.

Come discover whats up in thecolorul city o Truthopolis!

wh GeM!Yes, thats our Great Expectations Ministry. This

group was organized a ew years ago to provide

support and encouragement to expectant parents in

our church. Team members make hospital or home

visits to new babies and the team hosts a reception

or amilies in conjunction with Parent/Child

Dedications. As well as rejoicing with those whorejoice, they also are available to weep with those

who weep in the loss o a child.

We are eager to make our GEM shine even more

brightly. I God has gited you with a passion or

babies and young parents or with creative ideas or

such a ministry, please consider joining the team.

This might be just where God is nudging you to

serve. Come check out this ministry opportunity

on Monday, March 10 at 7:00pm in room 108. Well

be brainstorming, dreaming and planning or a

sparkling GEM uture!

s th sh BxThink ChristmasOp-eration Christmas Child

that iswhen youre buying

new shoes this spring. Save

your sturdy two-piece, adult-size shoe boxes or our annual

Samaritans Purse project. (Ask the sales person or boxes they

would be throwing away, too.) You may bring boxes to the

Childrens Ministry oce throughout the year or git wrapping

or start lling your own box now with git items or needy boys

and girls around the world. Get a head start. The eight months

until Collection Sunday will go quickly!

childrens ministrY

www.truthopolis.compresented byTruthQuest Ministries

www.truthquest.net

www.truthopolis.com

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Fi t F d t d Ch h S d M h 9 2008

upcominG eVents

wddy ngh Mmr Mtlo, Cy Md Potto, Con, Dnn roll,Dt

Cgg Mgsndy, Mc 30 | 6:00pm | Cpl

We will introduce the new Boards and ocers, review the last

six months o ministry and look ahead to the spring and summer.

D wh a PpSpace is limited orDate with a Purpose events!

Join Gary & Barb Rosberg on May 9.

Visit www.DrGaryandBarb.com or details.

Mch 2008Gt spk: D. Bll Bown (President of Cedarville University) ..................................9iow Py Bkt (Polk County Convention Complex | 7:158:45am) .......................... 20Good Fdy (Auditorium | 7:00pm) ..................................................................................21No rgl 9:00am actvt (Due to our Easter Celebration) ......................................23et (10:30amWorship in Auditorium | 9:30am Reception in Foyer) .........................................23Womn aocton B tdy Pty ............................................................... 27

Tkn it to t stt (AGAPE Pregnancy Center)........................................................ 29Bptm (Auditorium | 10:30amWorship) ........................................................................... 30Conggtonl Mtng | inomtonl (Chapel | Sunday | 6:00pm) ...................30

ap 2008Nw aBF elctv Bgn .........................................................................................6Wknd to rmmb (Marriage Conference) .......................................................46Tkn it to t stt (Camp Appanoose) ....................................................................5spng Cln-up Dy .............................................................................................26

other neWs

symphyOur sympathy is extended to those in our church amily who

have lost loved ones recently:

Mike Tesser at the death o his sister, Beverly Fahrenkrug, on

February 28

Margaret Shepherd at the death o her mother, Dorothy

Sneed, on February 21.

th YThanks so much or the many ways you encouraged me at the

time o my hip replacement surgery! How we appreciate all our

riends at First Federated.Bill & Clarice Green

Thanks to all o you or your cards and prayers at the time

o my brothers death. I appreciate you so much. It is so good to

know my brother is now in heaven. I loved him and his amily so

much. Love in Christ, Catherine Rehbein

Fd Py sdy i Mch 16All non-perishable oods are needed. Spe-

cifc needs include: peanut butter, cannedruit, ramen noodles, and dry cereal. Thanks

in advance or your support o this ministry.

ld sg MyOur sewing ladies are in need o some cotton prints or

making dresses or an orphanage in Arica. They have been

sewing hundreds o shorts, shirts and dresses and knitting sweat-

ers or Faith Orphanage in Zambia. The ladies are also involved

with making baby quilts, burp cloths and receiving blankets or

pregnancy centers, aprons or the church kitchen, git bags or

Flagsta Mission to the Navajos and Samaritans Purse, and

miscellaneous other projects. Would you like to get involved?

You can sew at church or at home and learn some new skillsrom expert seamstresses. Call John Porter, 255.2122, i you have

questions or would like more inormation.

J Jm 2008There will be a citywide eort to have a Christian music

concert every day o June again this year. Do you have a talent

that you would like to share? Music (solos or groups), comedy,

drama, magic acts or just people to go and help with set ups and

clean ups are all needed. Lets start planning now how FFC can

be involved in this outreach to our community.

At the heart o the June Jam mission is a desire to bring the

upliting message o Gods love to the world around us. We are

doing this by meeting people where they are, rom street dancesto amusement parks, swimming pools to coee houses. And the

musical styles are as varied as the venues, rom southern gospel

to serious rock and everything in between. Call John Porter,

255.2122, i you have questions or would like more inormation.

Fc rpadc03/02/08 .................................. 1,082

G Fd ofgLast WeekWeekly Need ........................$34,889Oering .............................. $46,264Overage ....... ....... ........ ...($11,375)Year to Date: 9/1/07-presentNeed ...................................$942,003Oering .............................$888,038Shortage.............................($53,965)

Bdgd M:Year to Date: 9/1/07-present

Need ...................................$140,095Oering ...............................$149,078Overage ..................................$8,983

MggCurrent Balance ..................$834,950Next Payment March 25

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